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. 2020 Aug 19;9(8):477–483. doi: 10.1302/2046-3758.98.BJR-2020-0017.R2

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Fig. 3 — a) Anteroposterior and lateral ankle radiographs of a 49-year-old female patient; medial malleolar fracture combined with distal tibiofibular joint disruption (Maisonneuve fracture). b) Two-week timepoint radiographs, anatomical reduction with two magnesium (Mg)-based screws and one titanium screw; visible fracture line at the medial malleolus, small signs of radiolucent zones within the bone surrounding the screws. c) Six-week timepoint, plane radiographs with complete fracture consolidation, increase of radiolucent zones within the bone surrounding the screws, removed titanium screw. d) Timepoint radiograph images at 12 weeks with constant radiolucent zones. e) Timepoint radiographs at 24 weeks. f) CT scan at 52 weeks, decrease of radiolucent zones, increased endosteal bone mass, and periosteal bone ingrowth at the screw head (white arrow).